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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
THE MOTE The Moat
The Moat
The Moat
The Mote
J Marshall
R. Gagie, GameKeeper
Revd. [Reverend] H. Park
Adopted
026 A conspicuous artificial round Knowe, made about 30 or forty years ago in honour of Lord Elphinstone going to be Governor of part of India. The name is well known. On the top of it there was 'till recently a large fir tree which was cut along with the wood that the Knowe stands in. "The Moat" is well known.
LOW ABRONHILL Low Abronhill
Low Abronhill
Low Abronhill
J. Marshall Braehead
R. Gagie. GameKeeper
James Wylie. Abronhill
026 A Small Steading on Cumbernauld Estate, the property of Col. [Colonel] Fleming.

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Dumbartonshire -- Cumbernauld Parish

[Below entry for The Mote:]
"Motte", A little hill or eminence -
a barrow or tumulus. Jamieson.

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Alison James- Moderator, Molly Miller

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